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Environment and Society — Revision Notes
Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Sociology
Environment and Society revision notes for Gujarat Board Class 11 Sociology: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Meaning and Components of Environment.
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Meaning and Components of Environment
- Environment derives from French word 'Environia' meaning 'surround' - the layer surrounding earth
- Environment includes air, land, forests, mountains, water, rivers, oceans, animals, birds, humans
- According to Environment Protection Act 1986: Environment includes water, air, land and their inter-relationships with humans and other living creatures
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Types of Environment
- Landis classification: Natural, Social, Cultural environment
- Ogburn and Nimkoff: Natural and Man-made environment
- Natural environment includes sun, moon, earth, water, air - unaffected by human intellect
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Impact of Environment on Human Life
- Location-linked relation affects social, economic, political, cultural development
- Longitude determines time, latitude determines climate and natural assets
- Land nature affects lifestyle - hilly areas have less industrial development
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Impact of Human Life on Environment
- Human wisdom and technology have significantly changed global environment
- Rapid industrialization, urbanization, population growth cause environmental changes
- Impact on land: cutting mountains, building roads, reducing land quality
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Derived from French word 'Environia' meaningLiving components of environment including plantsNonFour main componentsFrom sociological viewpoint
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What are the important topics in Environment and Society for Gujarat Board Class 11 Sociology?
Key topics in Environment and Society include Meaning and Components of Environment, Types of Environment, Impact of Environment on Human Life, Impact of Human Life on Environment. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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